Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
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Provided by Portolano Cavallo
Portolano Cavallo couples an outstanding media practice with extensive expertise in IT-related matters. The media team excels in a range of areas, including IP, regulatory, licensing, advertising, contentious and contractual issues. The law firm additionally handles M&A transactions within the media sector. Data protection, launches of new services and IT contracts are also covered by its IT team. The firm's lawyers act for a broad roster of high-profile global media and technology companies, as well as major telecoms providers.
Provided by Chambers
Portolano Cavallo couples an outstanding media practice with extensive expertise in IT-related matters. The media team excels in a range of areas, including IP, regulatory, licensing, advertising, contentious and contractual issues. The law firm additionally handles M&A within the media sector. The law firm's lawyers act for a broad roster of high-profile global media and technology companies, as well as major telecoms providers.
Provided by Chambers
Portolano Cavallo is incredibly responsive, can cover a plethora of different issues, its analysis is concise and clear and is always available for urgent ad hoc queries.
What distinguishes Portolano Cavallo is the speed of feedback and the ability to support company business choices.
Its lawyers have a great knowledge of Italian laws and the media sector, are incredibly value-oriented and you get an exceptional level of service. All the attorneys at the law firm are exceptional.
Portolano Cavallo has a rare ability to act as business partners. It has technical abilities and understands the reasons why we ask certain questions and our business model.
Its lawyers consistently stay aligned with emerging trends and demonstrate a keen sensitivity in assessing matters not only from a legal standpoint but also through a strategic lens.
Provided by Chambers
Ernesto Apa is an accomplished lawyer who is widely recognised in the market for his expert handling of regulatory, M&A, IP and advertising matters for media clients. He also assists clients with public tenders for broadcasting. His client base comprises significant multinational and domestic media companies.
He is a top lawyer in this sector.
In addition to his expertise, Ernesto Apa always has a unique take on matters and an intellectual curiosity that defines him.
He has an extraordinary expertise, detailed knowledge of every mechanism of the reference markets and institutional contexts, and exceptional analytical skills.
He offers a high level of sophistication and a high commercial and strategic vision.
TMT: Media
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Ernesto Apa
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